PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between Participative Management Strategies and Effective Administration of Telecommunication Companies in Rivers State, with  organizational climate  as a moderating variable. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between dimensions of participative management strategies  and effective administration of telecommunication companies in State in terms of target accomplishment, smooth workflow, and information dissemination. The explanatory cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of sixteen (16) telecommunication companies in Rivers State. The instrument was validated by two experts in Office and Information Management and tested for reliability using Cronbach alpha Mean and standard deviation were used for the univariate analysis, While Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient with the aid of SPSS Version 26.0 was used for the bivariate analysis, and Partial Correlation was used for the multivariate analysis. Upon administration and analysis of data, the findings revealed that a significant positive relationship exists between dimensions of participative management strategies and effective administration of telecommunication companies in Rivers State. The study therefore, concluded that a participative managerial practice, encompassing the synergy of team cohesion, collaboration, and decision-making involvement, serves as the cornerstone for effective administration